It can get tiresome, continually having to tell groups of children – or even adults – to be quiet. That’s where a new sound-sensitive lamp comes in, as it does the job for you by changing color in response to rising noise levels. The prototype device was designed by Markus Kraetzig and Sophie Kupke, both of whom are trainees at […]

If you were in a business meeting or a quiet library, it wouldn’t really be appropriate if you suddenly blurted out “Siri, check email.” That’s where the Speechin necklace is designed to come in, as it recognizes silent speech. The experimental device is being developed by Cornell University’s Asst. Prof. Cheng Zhang and doctoral student Ruidong Zhang. It builds upon […]

Swedish extreme electric surfboard maker Awake Boards has added a new premium electric surfboard to it award-winning range, which promises more power, faster acceleration and better response for sharper turns, higher jumps and faster rides. Awake Boards first crashed the choppy waters of electric surfboarding with 2018’s carbon fiber Rävik, and made an even more impressive splash a couple of years […]

While summer may be over, our outdoor adventures can continue. The EcoFlow RIVER Max Portable Power Station provides a reliable solution for a steady power supply while traveling to remote areas, allowing for versatile power when you need it most. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and an Amazon’s Choice contender, the RIVER Max packs an enormous amount […]

The collaboration that saw flat-pack furniture firm Ikea and wireless audio experts Sonos light up the Salone del Mobile in 2019 has returned with the second generation of the speaker-packing Symfonisk table lamp. “Since launching the first Symfonisk table lamp speaker, we learned a lot about how and where they are being used,” said Ikea’s Stjepan Begic. “For example, a […]

You cannot control what will happen, but you can at least be as prepared as possible. Start securing your personal belongings in plain sight with the innovative TROVA Go: Discreet Biometric Storage, now an additional 10% off with code TROVA29. At first glance, you may think the TROVA Go is an eyeglasses case, hard drive, or pencil box, but it […]

As most of us have noticed over the past couple of years, face masks can sometimes be a hindrance – necessary though they are. An experimental new mask, though, automatically becomes easier to breathe through when maximum air filtration isn’t required. Designed by a team of Korean scientists, the prototype mask incorporates two porous filter membranes – one on either […]

Glass is one of the most useful materials in our modern world, but being prone to cracking or shattering is a major downside. Scientists at McGill University have developed a new type of glass inspired by the mollusk shell that’s stronger and tougher, while retaining good transparency. That inner, iridescent layer of a mollusk shell is actually the secret to […]

In an effort to prove convenience doesn’t have to come at the cost of sturdiness and longevity, startup SimpleReal has taken to Kickstarter with a stainless steel solution for camp cooking that collapses into a thin disc for transport. This might make it an appealing option for space-conscious explorers who enjoy a hot meal at camp, and don’t mind a […]